Bioprinting the heart: A no-brainer

Researchers at the University of Louisville told Wired.co.uk that within 10 years they will build a human heart using bioprinting techniques.

Why the heart? “Dare I say the heart is one of the easiest to bioprint? It's just a pump with tubes you need to connect,” according to one advocate.

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Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

Philips introduced a new CT system at ECR aimed at the rapidly growing cardiac CT market, incorporating numerous AI features to optimize workflow and image quality.

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